83D

VFR

MACKINAC COUNTY

ST IGNACE · MICHIGAN

Elev
623.5'
Longest RWY
3,800'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 83D MACKINAC COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 07/25
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 83D
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,623.5'
MSL · field 623.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 83D

83D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMCD (MACKINAC ISLAND) · 4.5 NM away. Conditions at 83D may differ.

METAR · KMCD

Observed 01:55Z

KMCD 120155Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM BKN080 19/17 A2962 RMK AO2
Wind
120° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.62 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,625 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM NNW
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL S FULLERTON
Address
1220 N STATE ST, SAINT IGNACE MI 49781-1014

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 6 kt
RWY 07
062°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 062° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,624 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored62° / 242°3,800 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box left(4°)14', brush, 387' from thr, 209' R of cntrln, slope 13
25PAPI 4-box left(3.04°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 83D MACKINAC COUNTY in ST IGNACE, MICHIGAN, showing runways 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
83D · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • MCD AWOS FREQ CAN BE RCVD ON THE GND.
  • RADIO CALL "SAINT IGNACE."
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25; RAMP LGTS - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 075-10 FT BRUSH, 150-199 FT DIST, 240 FT L.

Other notes

  • ESTABD BFR 1959.
  • 1FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL AMGR RES AT 906-643-7161.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 83D

Answer card
ICAO
83D
Name
MACKINAC COUNTY
Location
ST IGNACE, MICHIGAN
Elevation
623.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,623.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Mackinac County Airport sits in St Ignace, Michigan. The field elevation is 623.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,800 ft long with a concrete surface. The airport is non-towered. Radio calls use Saint Ignace. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement shows otherwise. The on-field FBO is Mackinac County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (906) 643-7327 for current service details.

A few operational items matter here. Runway end identifier lights are active on 07 and 25. PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are installed on the runway. Ramp lights are controlled by the CTAF. Wildlife is a real factor here. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. There is also brush near runway 07, about 150 to 199 ft from the runway and 240 ft left of centerline. For after-hours service, call the airport manager’s residence at 906-643-7161. If you need clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Mackinac County Airport 83D?
The airport has one runway, 07/25 and it is 3,800 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does 83D have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 83D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Mackinac County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is Mackinac County Airport towered?
No. 83D is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both on 122.7. Radio calls use Saint Ignace.
Which fuel is available on the field at 83D?
The on-field FBO is Mackinac County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (906) 643-7327 for current service details.
What lighting is available at 83D for night operations?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 07 and 25. PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are installed on the runway. Ramp lights are controlled by the CTAF.
Are there wildlife or obstacle concerns at Mackinac County Airport?
Yes. Deer, birds and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. There is also 5 to 10 ft brush near runway 07, about 150 to 199 ft from the runway and 240 ft left of centerline.
How do I get after-hours service at 83D?
For service after hours, call the airport manager’s residence at 906-643-7161. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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